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Discover the top things to do in Yamaguchi, known as the Kyoto of the West. Discover the Kintaikyo bridge, the Akiyoshidai plateau and Akiyoshido caves, Motonotsumi Inari Shrine, Beppu Benten Pond, the Kaikyokan aquarium, Tsunoshima area or pottery in Hagi.
It is now the capital of Yamaguchi Prefecture, a region formerly known as the Nagato (Choshu) and Suo provinces. As the seat of the powerful Ouchi lords, Yamaguchi grew to culturally rival the war torn capital of Kyoto during Japan's age of warring states. As a result, the city became known as the "Kyoto of the West".
Yamaguchi Prefecture (山口県, Yamaguchi-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region of Honshu. [2] Yamaguchi Prefecture has a population of 1,377,631 (1 February 2018) and has a geographic area of 6,112 km 2 (2,359 sq mi). Yamaguchi Prefecture borders Shimane Prefecture to the north and Hiroshima Prefecture to the ...
Hagi, the capital of a major samurai domain, hosts one of the most beautifully preserved castle towns in Japan and a local style of pottery. Yamaguchi is also renowned for stunning scenery, including serene beaches, hidden shrines and Akiyoshido, the largest limestone cave in Japan.
Yamaguchi Prefecture (山口県, Yamaguchi-ken) is the westernmost prefecture on Honshu Island and is part of the Chugoku Region. The prefectural capital is Yamaguchi City. Yamaguchi, then known as Choshu, played a leading role in overthrowing the shogunate and bringing Japan's feudal era to an end.
Yamaguchi City is the capital city of Yamaguchi Prefecture, located in the southern part of Japan's Honshu island, and is a mesmerizing destination filled with rich history and natural beauty. Yamaguchi City is famous for its stunning scenery, ancient temples, and unique legacy that dates back to vibrant trading with China and encounters with ...
One of Japan’s 3 most outstanding five-storied pagodas is in Yamaguchi City. the other two belonging to Horyuji temple (Nara) and Daigoji temple (Kyoto). Rurikōji temple’s pagoda, designated a National Treasure of Japan, is one of Yamaguchi City main landmarks.
